The Trumpet of the Swan - E. B. White

This beloved classic, first published 40 years ago, is now available with new illustrations by a Caldecott Honor artist. Marcellino's drawings bring to life the determination of a trumpeter swan who comes into the world lacking a voice. The delightful classic by E. B. White, author of Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little , about overcoming obstacles and the joy of music. Now featuring gorgeous illustrations by Fred Marcellino Like the rest of his family, Louis is a trumpeter swan. But unlike his four brothers and sisters, Louis can't trumpet joyfully. In fact, he can't even make a sound. And since he can't trumpet his love, the beautiful swan Serena pays absolutely no attention to him. Louis tries everything he can think of to win Serena's affection--he even goes to school to learn to read and write. But nothing seems to work. Then his father steals him a real brass trumpet. Is a musical instrument the key to winning Louis his love? We, and our children, are lucky to have this book. --John Updike